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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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